‘Spotlight Workshop’ next virtual edition coming up

VIRTUAL SPOTLIGHT WORKSHOPS GUARANTEE PARTICIPANT’S SAFETY (Posted 28th June 2021) Do you promote travel to Africa & Indian Ocean islands? If you do then we would like to invite you to register as Buyer for the next Spotlight on Africa & Indian Ocean islands Virtual Expo on July 28 & 29 You will be able […]
#IATA launches self registration portal for the ‘IATA Travel Pass’ lab network

IATA TAKES MORE STEPS TOWARDS MAKING TRAVELING EASIER AGAIN (Posted 28th June 2021)
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TravelComments.com – Covid-19: “Maropeng – The Cradle of Humankind” closes for 14 days!

Maropeng, the official visitor’s centre for the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, has announced that the Sterkfontein Caves, the Maropeng Boutique Hotel as well as the Visitor’s Centre itself will close for the next 14 days (from 28 June 2021). According to a facebook posting by Maropeng, the closure… [READ MORE]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News

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TravelComments.com – Covid-19: South Africa further tightens restrictions for 14 days!

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa announced in an address to the nation on 27 June 2021 that the country will tighten Covid-19 restrictions for 14 days (adjusted alert level 4). This is due to sharp rise of infections with the Delta variant of the corona virus in South Africa. As of 27 June 2021, the […]
Seychelles President meets Alain St. Ange as tourism board re-integrates into ministry
ALAIN ST. ANGE REMAINS A HUGELY RELEVANT FIGURE IN SEYCHELLES’ TOURISM (Posted 28th June 2021) Seychelles President Wavel Ramkalawan welcomed Mr Alain St Ange for a courtesy call at State House last week. The former Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine; Mr St Ange, returned to Seychelles following his recent posting as a […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 27th of June 2021) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda on a daily basis Global overview: 181.678.581 Cases and 3.935.376 Deaths as of 27th of June 2021 166.188.784 cases […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 26th of June 2021) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda on a daily basis Global overview: 181.288.418 Cases and 3.927.501 Deaths as of 26th of June 2021 165.855.289 cases […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 25th of June 2021) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda on a daily basis Global overview: 180.883.609 Cases and 3.918.454 Deaths as of 25th of June 2021 165.511.153 cases […]
TravelComments.com – Addo Elephant National Park: Lion relocated to Shamwari Private Game Reserve!

South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that one of Addo Elephant National Park’s most popular lions has been successfully relocated to the Shamwari Private Game Reserve. The lion known by some members of the public as Jack is four years old and has pure Kalahari genes. The move forms part of the Carnivore Management […]
Kampala’s restaurants return to delivery services

HIT AGAIN BY A GOVERNMENT LOCKDOWN IS IT SURVIVAL FOR THE FITTEST – AND THE BEST (Posted 25th June 2021) As Uganda is again under lockdown orders have Kampala’s leading restaurants, like the Le Chateau and sister operation La Patisserie, once more resumed food delivery services as the only viable way to serving their clientele. […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News

ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
#QatarAirways ups US flights to over 100 a week

RAPID INCREASE IN FREQUENCIES FROM DOHA TO THE US ANNOUNCED (Posted 25th June 2021) Qatar Airways’ 12 U.S. gateways and global network of over 140 destinations further cement its position as the leading international carrier providing global connectivity to and from the U.S. via the Best Airport in the Middle East, Hamad International Airport Qatar […]
#AFRAA updates industry report for #Africa
UPDATED DATA NOW AVAILABLE FOR AVIATION INDUSTRY IN AFRICA (Posted 25th June 2021) The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) released its 2020 Air Transport Report on 02 June 2021, giving an in-depth analysis of Africa’s Air Transport industry 2020 performance on financials, passenger and cargo traffic, airport ranking, intra-Africa connectivity, and country openness. This is to […]
Military helicopter crash kills 17 in Kenya while C130 shot down over Tigray
INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY INTO CRASH WHICH KILLED 17 MILITARY PERSONNEL (Posted 24th June 2021) A Kenya Air Force training mission with an MI 171E helicopter ended in tragedy earlier today, when the aircraft crashed in Kajiado county, leaving at least 17 servicemen dead while several other passengers reportedly survived the crash. The survivors were airlifted to […]
#BreakingNews as UK slams the brakes on travel from Uganda to Britain

TRAVELERS FROM UGANDA FACE #COVID19 RED LIST ENTRY BAN AS OF 30TH JUNE 04.00 HRS GMT (Posted 24th June 2021) What has been an open secret for the past couple of days has now been officially made a stark reality, as the UK has put Uganda on the COVID19 country red list which will prohibit […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 24th of June 2021) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda on a daily basis Global overview: 180.476.831 Cases and 3.909.660 Deaths as of 24th of June 2021 165.177.003 cases […]
Biometrics to play a key role in ‘touchless journeys’
STAR ALLIANCE, SITA AND NEC TEAM UP TO ADVANCE TECHNOLOGY OF TOUCHLESS TRAVEL (Posted 24th June 2021) Frequent flyer program customers of Star Alliance member airlines will soon be able to use their biometric identity across any participating airline at any participating airport following a new agreement between the world’s largest airline alliance, NEC Corporation […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News

ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
#IATA and #WHO set for joint media meeting

IATA – WHO Africa Online Briefing The media briefing is facilitated by APO Group Please join the World Health Organization (WHO) Africa (www.AfRO.who.int) Media briefing. The virtual press conference is on-the-record and it is an opportunity for you to ask questions on the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccines rollout as well as other health issues in Africa. […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA IN THE NEWS U.S.-Africa Business Summit 2021 – July 27 – 29 AllAfrica Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) will hold this year’s 13th U.S.-Africa Business Summit virtually to build sustainable partnerships and opportunities between key government and private sector decision-makers across America and the African continent…Read more>> HEALTH Covid Surge in Africa Raises Fears […]
TravelComments.com – Time Out: Two streets in South Africa are among the 30 coolest streets in the world!

Time Out, a global media outlet that inspires and enables people to explore and enjoy the best of the city, has just released this year’s Time Out Index. As part of the global survey, Time Out asked 27,000-plus city-dwellers which specific streets they think are the coolest in the world. According to the Time Out […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 23rd of June 2021) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda on a daily basis Global overview: 180.063.192 Cases and 3.900.948 Deaths as of 23rd of June 2021 164.820.083 cases […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News

ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
Breaking Boundaries now available on Netflix
‘BREAKING BOUNDARIES‘ CAN NOW BE WATCHED ON NETFLIX (Posted 23rd June 2021) Jochen Zeitz, the owner of the Segera Conservancy and co-producer of the Breaking Boundaries documentary, has announced the launch of the film on Netflix. The Segera Retreat, in full operation under the new health and safety SOP’s, will show the feature on request […]
#NAS wins tender by Zambia Airports to establish a premium lounge
LUSAKA’S NEW TERMINAL PREMIUM LOUNGE TO BE ESTABLISHED AND OPERATED BY NAS (Posted 23rd June 2021) National Aviation Services (NAS) (www.NAS.aero) and NAC2000 Corporation have been awarded a tender to operate an airport lounge in the new terminal at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (KKIA) in Lusaka, Zambia. The airport is the largest in Zambia and […]
#ElewanaCollection News Update
The Elewana Collection Newsletter – June 2021 Elewana Kilindi Zanzibar Reopens 1 July, Marking Full Reopening of Elewana Lodges, Camps & Hotels Elewana Kilindi Zanzibar reopening on 1 July, marks a full reopening of Elewana’s portfolio of properties. ?Read more ? Celebrating Renovations in Kenya and Tanzania Important renovations have been completed at our camps […]
Africa Tourism Partners brings you the 3rd edition of their Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge
AFRICA TOURISM PARTNERS CALL UPON AFRICA’S YOUTH TO REGISTER FOR THEIR ANNUAL YOUTH CHALLENGE PROGRAMME (Posted 23rd June 2021) Organized by Africa Tourism Partners (ATP) are preparations for the 3 rd edition of the Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge and Summit now at an advanced stage. Scheduled for 28th to 30th of July 2021, […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 22nd of June 2021) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 179.662.365 Cases and 3.890.970 Deaths as of 22nd of June 2021 164.356.736 cases have recovered. The […]